Street Sweeping
Street sweeping is an important part of the Township’s spring maintenance program. It helps to keep our roads clean, safe and environmentally friendly by removing the buildup of sand and debris left behind after the winter season.
Updates:
Stay up to date with current and upcoming street sweeping locations.
May 5th
- Park Street & surrounding areas - in progress
- Vent's Beach & surrounding areas - in progress
May 4th
- Victoria Harbour Library & surrounding areas - completed
- William Street & surrounding areas - completed
- Richard Street & surrounding areas - completed
May 1st - Oakwood Community Centre Parking lot - completed
April 30th - South of Jephson Street - completed
April 28th - Tay Shore Trail - completed
April 27th - West of Park Street & surrounding areas - completed
April 24th - East of Park Street & surrounding areas - completed
April 23rd - Sturgeon Bay, Caswell's Beach & surrounding areas - completed
April 22nd - Nielson Subdivision & surrounding areas - completed
April 21st - West side of Waubaushene & surrounding areas - completed
April 20th - East side of Pine St., Waubaushene & surrounding areas - completed
April 17th - Forest Harbour, Waubaushene & surrounding areas - completed
In 2026, street sweeping will begin mid-April (weather permitting). This year, street sweeping will begin in Waubaushene, Victoria Harbour, followed by Waverley and will conclude in Port McNicoll. Municipal parking lots will be swept on Tuesdays. Please note that the rotation changes each year to ensure fairness across communities.
Street sweeping is a multi-step process:
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First Pass – Township Crews
Operations staff conduct an initial sweep of municipal roads to collect larger debris and sand left over from winter control activities. -
Second Pass – Contractor
A contractor follows with a more thorough sweep to remove remaining fine materials and ensure a clean finish. This second pass may not immediately follow the first and is scheduled based on equipment availability and weather conditions.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this annual maintenance activity. Residents can help by avoiding street parking and keeping catch basins clear during sweeping operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sweeping usually begins in early spring, after the winter maintenance season has ended. Timing depends on weather and road conditions.
The second pass is completed by a contractor and may be delayed due to scheduling, weather, or availability of equipment. The goal is always to ensure a thorough and effective cleanup.
Neighbourhoods rotate each year so that no one area is always first or last. This helps to balance timing across the Township.
We ask residents to avoid parking on the street during active sweeping to allow equipment to pass through effectively.
Tay Township
450 Park Street, PO Box 100
Victoria Harbour
ON L0K 2A0
Phone: 705-534-7248
Fax: 705-534-4493